Russell Model Sparks Outrage Over Katy Perry Remark

Russell Model has as soon as once more discovered himself pulling his private historical past into the general public highlight, this time reacting to information about his ex-wife Katy Perry’s love life. 

Whereas talking at a conservative political occasion in Arizona, the comic made an sudden detour into his previous marriage, turning his consideration to the singer’s relationship with former Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau. 

The second shortly drew consideration, reopening conversations about their cut up and the lives they’ve led since.

Russell Model addressed Perry and Trudeau whereas chatting with a crowd at a Turning Level USA occasion in Phoenix on Thursday, Dec. 18. 

Throughout his onstage remarks, Model straight referenced his former marriage to Perry and made clear that he had robust opinions about her new romantic hyperlink. 

“Look, Katy Perry, I used to be married to her. I really like her nonetheless, and I am glad that her mother’s within the room to listen to me say this, however look. I used to be okay with Orlando Bloom, however Justin Trudeau? Come on, man! Do not put me in a class with that man! That globalist stooge,” the 50-year-old stated.

A clip of Russell Model on stage making his controversial feedback was shared on X, and it went viral very quickly, sparking offended fan feedback. 

Some slammed the actor, particularly given his sexual assault case.

“He needs to be so fortunate to be in the identical class as Justin Trudeau, who, so far as I do know, has by no means been accused of rape,” one particular person wrote.

One other commented, “Trudeau hasn’t been charged with rape. You have got. I would sit this one out, champ.”

Others known as out Turning Level USA for permitting somebody like Model on such a platform. 

“Like to see Turning Level USA have a good time American expertise & Artwork by inviting a British man to aim comedy on stage,” one fan wrote sarcastically.

Model’s public jab comes amid severe authorized challenges of his personal. 

In April 2025, he was charged with 5 counts of assault and rape stemming from allegations made by 4 ladies. 

One girl alleged she was raped by the actor in a city within the south of England in 1999, whereas one other claimed she was indecently assaulted in London in 2001.

The third girl alleged Model orally raped and sexually assaulted her in London in 2004, whereas the fourth claimed her sexual assault passed off in London between 2004 and 2005. 

Model has denied the allegations, and in Might 2025, he pleaded not responsible to the fees. 

The accusations adopted a 2023 joint investigation by some U.Okay. newspapers, which centered on the claims of 5 ladies over occasions that passed off between 2006 and 2013, together with one girl who was 16 years outdated on the time of the alleged incident.

Following the rape expenses, Russell Model instantly suffered a serious setback. 

As The Blast reported, his deliberate wellness pageant that was set to happen in mid-2025 was quietly canceled.

Organizers pulled the plug on the three-day occasion known as “Neighborhood,” which promised yoga, meditation, talks on spirituality, wellness, and wholesome residing, and even tenting experiences for ticket holders. 

A whole lot of tickets had already been offered forward of the pageant, with costs round £160 ($214) to £210 ($281), however ticketing pages went offline, and a cancellation discover appeared, telling consumers to contact organizers for refunds. 

One ticket platform’s discover learn, “Please be aware: this occasion has now been cancelled, extra particulars could also be contained within the occasion textual content beneath. If in case you have bought tickets for this occasion, then please contact us on 0121 472 6688 or electronic mail refunds@TheTicketSellers.co.uk.”